Stock Analysis

Ashok Leyland set to ride CV upcycle; Choice hikes target, retains 'Buy'

The brokerage believes Ashok Leyland is poised to be a major beneficiary of India's ongoing commercial vehicle (CV) upcycle, helped by firming domestic demand, rising exports

Is Northern Arc your next growth stock? Ambit says 'Buy', 30% upside eyed

Northern Arc's long experience in finance placement and fund management should support fee income, helping absorb structurally higher credit costs, analysts at Ambit said

Mirae Asset Sharekhan sees upside for Lodha on launches, Palava push

On the bourses, meanwhile, Lodha Developers share price was trading 0.09 per cent lower at ₹1,078.40 per share around 10:50 AM. By comparison, BSE Sensex was trading 0.21 per cent lower at 85,226.75.

Motilal Oswal sees strong growth visibility for Brigade Ent; retains 'Buy'

Motilal Oswal believes Brigade Enterprises is now entering a new phase of geographic and asset-class expansion, led by fresh residential, commercial and hospitality bets beyond its Bengaluru core

Ajanta Pharma to generate healthy margins from Biocon deal: PL Capital

According to PL Capital, Ajanta Pharma's strong franchise will aid in garnering a higher market share for semaglutide

Margins, valuation hurdles for Eicher Motors despite strong volume gains

Royal Enfield's growth was primarily driven by the strong demand for Bullet 350 which saw a volume gain of 59 per cent Y-o-Y on a YTD basis

PL Capital hikes Adani Ports target on NQXT acquisition; retains 'Buy'

PL Capital maintained 'Buy' as it builds in stronger volumes and margins following the acquisition of North Queensland Export Terminal (NQXT)

Antique reaffirms 'Buy' on Jindal Steel; expects expansions to fuel profit

The brokerage believes that cost efficiencies from increased captive coal, a slurry pipeline, and higher captive power generation will support margins

Hero MotoCorp 2W demand to stay strong; rural, exports boost: Motilal Oswal

The company expects the momentum to continue in the second half of the fiscal year (H2FY26), with overall industry volume growth projected at 8-10 per cent.

Why did Systematix initiate coverage on JTEKT India? 33% upside seen

Systematix has set a target price of ₹192 for JTEKT India, valuing the stock at EV/Ebitda of 17.5 times on December 2027E, in line with its past five-year average multiple

Emkay raises Bank of Baroda target to ₹350 on strong FY26 growth outlook

Analysts at Emkay Global Financial Services have raised Bank of Baroda's share price target to ₹350 with a 'Buy' rating, citing 11-13% credit growth outlook, stable margins, and strong asset quality

Anand Rathi starts coverage on Jubilant Ingrevia with 'Buy'; check target

Anand Rathi expects Jubilant's capex cycle to drive a sharp earnings upturn over FY26-28, with consolidated Ebitda seen growing at around a 22 per cent CAGR

ICICI Sec starts with Buy on Orkla India; regional brands, exports in focus

he brokerage has initiated coverage with a 'Buy' rating and a target price of ₹800, on the back of improving margins, strong cash flows and scope for selective acquisitions.

Ambuja, Orient, ACC shares soar on merger; analysts see synergies boost

Post-merger, analysts reckon Ambuja Cements will emerge as one of the largest cement companies in India by capacity

Aarti Industries stock set to rise? PL Capital upgrades to 'Accumulate'

PL Capital has maintained the target price at ₹403 for Aarti Industries, valuing the stock at 24 times September 2027 estimated earnings per share (EPS)

InCred Equities upgrades Tata Elxsi stock to 'Hold', lifts target to ₹5,639

The automotive business unit, which contributes around 53 per cent of Tata Elxsi's revenue, is seeing signs of stabilisation.

Why did Geojit downgrade Astra Microwave to 'Accumulate'? Check target

Analysts at Geojit valued the Astra Microwave stock at 35x FY28 estimated earnings per share (EPS), with a target price of ₹1,067

Brokerages cheer Motherson's Nexans auto deal, see global PV wiring upside

Nomura, in a note, said the acquisition marks SAMIL's formal entry into the global PV wiring harness segment outside India, an area where the group previously had limited exposure.

Kajaria Ceramics flags fraud at bathware arm; brokerages see limited impact

Kajaria Ceramics has terminated the concerned executive, filed a police complaint, initiated recovery efforts, and indicated it may commission a forensic review

ICICI Securities sees strong outlook for Aditya Infotech; retains 'Buy'

The brokerage believes Aditya Infotech will continue to gain market share, supported by rising brand equity, manufacturing expansion, and favourable regulatory norms